The Egg & Us

We went for Saturday brunch around 11am and we had to wait around 20-30 min. There was a wait-list already when we arrived. It's a popular place but the turnover seems to be pretty quick. So come early if you want to get a seat quicker. We tried 3 items on the menu and they were all solid. The lemon ricotta pancake was very good, and so was their chicken fried steak. We also tried their chocolate banana bread and it was also good. The kids love them and devoured it. Nothing was left behind. All the servers was kind and attentive. Even after we left the place, there was still customer on the wait-list waiting for a seat. So expect some wait time when you come here. They also have bar seating/countertop seating, so if you are solo diner just the 2 of you, you can get a seat easily. I would recommend this place and I will be back when I'm down in Issaquah again!

They're back!!! Such a happy way to start the day. Staff is friendly and just the right amount of attentive. Our coffee cup was never empty. Perfectly portion breakfast and still delicious. Great options for everyone. There is also a small patio for sunny summer days. The only way the could make it better is to have music inside. Will definitely be coming back again.

I’m telling you now…go have breakfast here!! Great food! Presentation was beautiful when I had my lemon ricotta pancakes delivered to me. The Issaquah strata was a hit too! So delicious!! Oh and the banana bread they have on the menu is an absolute must breakfast appetizer! Everything about this place was 5 ⭐️ stars! Even the colors of the interior were perfect. So inviting and cheerful and welcoming. I’ll definitely come in here again.

Five star! I am actually wondering why this place “only” has 4.4 stars on Google. Lemon ricotta pancakes are fab, huge portions, great service and vibe. Even the chicken sausage is “not your usual” side add on, it’s super yum. All for very reasonable price.

The food and service is wonderful. I had the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and they are so flavorful that the perfect bight of Pancake, berry and lemon Devonshire cream needs no syrup. Let me say I had multiple food-gasims, they are WONDERFUL. Serving size so big had to take some home. My wife had the California as a scramble and her plate was clean, she loved it so much because of the perfect mixture of ingredients. Atmosphere bright and friendly. The set up is spacious and speaking as a wheelchair diner it was perfectly set up for me to get around in the wide aisles. Major ADA bonus points for 2 perfectly set up restrooms with easy opening doors and plenty of room to maneuver in. Also not only horizontal but vertical grab bars too. High pedalstool sink so can get wheelchair easily close enough for hand washing. Overall- great food, good prices, friendly and very wheelchair friendly! Highly recommend 😃

Love this place for breakfast / brunch with family and friends. Typical, yet fresh and has some nice items on the menu. Children menu available. Ample free parking. Good location.

Oh we'll be back! Kale was our server and she was THE best! Got the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Elvis Presley French Toast and the Crab Benedict 💙. My coffee coffee never got past half full because of the frequent refills! This place nailed the food and customer service. We went on a busy Sunday morning, waited 10 minutes and got a prime parking spot 🙌.

If you want good food at a reasonable price in a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place. We went on a Wednesday morning around 9:30, so it wasn't crowded. Service was fast and friendly, with coffee refilled multiple times without asking. I had the Classic Eggs Benedict which was excellent--the slice of ham was thick and tasty. My wife had an Egg Scramble and really enjoyed it. Simple breakfast food done very well.

I love this brunch spot. The house made corned beef hash stands out and I taste the crispy savory seasonings that pairs well with the green Tabasco and ketchup. It's hard to have such a nice trifecta of flavors that balance a runny egg yolk and rye toast. Their omelets are huge and you will be taking food home unless you're in college and on a sports team. I've seen some athletes pack it in. The biscuits and gravy are outstanding as well. The ambiance is family ran and I always enjoy supporting family businesses. Great customer service. Randomly, when I leave the restaurant my clothes don't smell like grease and a diner. I like this feeling. While at other diners the kitchen is right next to your table and you can smell like the last dish prepared.

First of all I'm glad to see the Egg & US reopened after the fire. Admittedly this review is based on one visit, so it may need to be updated later. I went here on a weekend with a friend. I ordered the new York steak with eggs, yes I was being a little indulgent, my friend had the biscuits and sausage gravy with eggs. The tables are clean and have the usual condiments: salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce and one or two other hot sauces. The service was good. I was thirsty that morning; but, they kept my water glass filled. We weren't ignored; but, we didn't feel pressed to "hurry up and order." Instead of hashbrowns I opted for the fruit plate, which was very tasty, not super standout; but, tasty. I ordered my steak rare, but wasn't surprised when it showed up a little more toward medium than I would have preferred. However, it was still tasty. I don't hold it against diners for sometimes cooking a breakfast steak a little more towards medium rather than rare . It's a natural reaction to fears of food poisoning and the lawyers who feed off such occurances. The steak was very flavorful and still juicy. The eggs I ordered (scrambled) were also good. The sourdough toast was good; but, not exceptional. My friend was very satisfied with his biscuits with sausage gravy. And, he said the hashbrowns, and over-medium eggs were good too. I have no reason to doubt him as he cleaned. This is a nice clean well lit space with good service, and it's definitely getting a return trip. Just remember, your mileage and performance may vary!

I brought my wife here for her birthday. We were seated right away around 9AM on a Sunday, lucky for us because by the time we were done eating, at least 15 people were waiting for tables. The vibe was "cozy diner, but not in a corporate/cookie cutter" way or a dingy, depressing way. The menu is full of diner classics, plus a "Latin breakfast" section and plenty of vegetarian options. We ordered the mushroom toast, a California benedict, kid's French toast, and an order of sausage patties. Everything was good, no complaints. My son loved the coloring page of the Egg mascot, and was thrilled when it got put on the wall. I would definitely come back for a relaxed cozy Issaquah brunch.

Love this place! The lemon ricotta pancakes are a unique standout - the ricotta brings out a fresh citrus taste to the pancakes. The omelets are delicious. Always have received warm, friendly service. My coffee cup overfloweth! Restaurant looks freshened with their recent remodel, but I did miss the old country aesthetic. Great place for breakfast or brunch when in Issaquah!

They're back!!! Such a happy way to start the day. Staff is friendly and just the right amount of attentive. Our coffee cup was never empty. Perfectly portion breakfast and still delicious. Great options for everyone. There is also a small patio for sunny summer days. The only way the could make it better is to have music inside. Will definitely be coming back again.

I stopped by for breakfast and was delightfully amazed by the delicious ricotta pancakes!! Even the presentation was wonderful and I put the extra lemons in my water for a refreshing drink! Highly recommend!! Friendly service too! (April 2025)

My friends and I visited The Egg & Us for Sunday brunch as the wait at Issaquah Cafe was 1.5 hours. The Egg & Us had a line out the door as well, but they were able to seat us within 30 minutes. I went to The Egg & Us 10 years ago and I honestly was never really a fan of their food, but it was convenient in Downtown Issaquah and so I would go with friends here and there. This was my first time back at The Egg & Us since they've recovered from the fire and reopened. Obviously with inflation, they've raised the prices significantly. Avocado toast is $15!! That's California prices right there. The cheapest entree you can get is a two egg breakfast for $12. As someone who usually opts for a healthy meal, I ordered the ROASTED GARDEN BOWL which came with roasted sweet potato, cauliflower, chickpeas, and pepita seeds topped with tahini dressing, served on a bed of quinoa and house choice of greens (+$16). I also ordered a drip COFFEE (+$3.75) to wake myself up. The ROASTED GARDEN BOWL was basically a salad. Four cups of salad greens with maybe a quarter cup of quinoa and half a cup of roasted vegetables and a couple of tablespoons of chickpeas, if that. The ratio of dressing to salad was definitely off as I had just plain greens left about a quarter way into my meal. The whole dish was quite bland and the only redeeming ingredient in the salad was the roasted sweet potato. While healthy, I would not order this dish again and it was definitely not worth $16. The COFFEE was passable. It was neither acidic nor bitter, but watered down. I would recommend ordering drip from Issaquah Coffee Company across the plaza instead. Service was alright once we got a table. The waitress came by to refill our waters and coffee. The interior is nothing fancy. They have uncomfortable wooden chairs and not much decor. It is well-lit and the bathrooms are clean. It was also quite loud when we went during the brunch rush. Overall: 1.5/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 2.5/5 for atmosphere

I'm so glad The Egg and Us is back open after they rebuilt after their fire!! It's back and better than ever. The interior is bright and new. The food menu has lots of classic options and twists on the classics. They also have a section of Latin food. I've never been for lunch but they also have a lunch menu with salads and Sandwiches. The Classic Eggs Benedict hollandaise sauce was one of the best I've had. It was so good! My daughter enjoyed her bear pancake. They provided coloring menu with crayons and were very kid friendly. The service was very friendly, attentive on refilling water and coffee and was surprisingly quick for a busy soft opening visit. Welcome back. So glad you are here!!

I might have had the best pancakes at a breakfast restaurant/diner in my life here! The texture of the pancakes was so soft and buttery. If you like fluffy and airy pancakes, this might not be the best thing to order. The lemon ricotta cream on the pancakes was absolutely delicious. It was creamy, soft, and sweet enough to not have to drench your pancakes in syrup. The lemon flavor was subtle and not too overpowering. I highly recommend ordering this! The waitress was kind enough to honor my request of no raspberries, instead topping my meal with strawberries only. My over-medium eggs were yummy and cooked exactly how I wanted them. They were slightly underseasoned. Unfortunately, my veggie patties were served cold. They must have been sitting while the eggs were being made, because the eggs were served warm. Hopefully the next time I visit, they improve this process. The coffee was okay, nothing special and a little watery. Not horrible though. We sat at the counter for a reduced wait time, and it was an okay experience. It was kind of awkward being so close in proximity to the staff and feeling them eyeing your pace. The plaza was busy, but there were plenty of parking spots. There is a bathroom.

It's open again! Enjoyed brunch consisting of lemon ricotta pancakes 10/10, popeye omelette 10/10, and grilled chicken salad 6/10. Everything was cooked perfectly except for the very wilted less than fresh salad greens. Service was a little spotty due to the busy restaurant. Will be back for the pancakes & omelette! A very busy diner in Issaquah on Gilman.

So glad they rebuilt after the fire. A good solid breakfast spot. Come early! Or be prepared to wait as they are popular. Good classic breakfast food, and good pancakes. Plenty of parking and located in a cute shopping center with plenty to walk around and see. Classic breakfast spot with booths and counter seating, but thankfully not too loud.

We came here on a Saturday morning for brunch and waited maybe 15-20 minutes. I was excited to try out the place since I had heard good things about it but didn't realize they had reopened recently! We ordered a Champion Omelet with whole wheat bread and hashbrowns. We also got a Farmer Benedict which had thin slices of applewood smoked ham, asparagus, spinach, and mushroom. We thought the portions were great and the food tasted great. We appreciated that the foods weren't too greasy. We'll definitely be back!

Disappointed I had heard rave reviews about this place before they caught fire. Was happy they were open again and was excited to give it a try. They were very busy on Friday afternoon. Getting a parking spot was a fight. The seating was well lit and airy, looked like a traditional diner. The servers were swamped with orders so took a while for our coffee to be come. I got the veggie skillet which was nothing more than potatoes and some onion/tomatoes. Came out lukewarm and not hot. Nothing about it was tasty or made me want to keep eating. The coffee was mediocre too. Maybe I should have tried the traditional omelet pancake breakfast. I want to give this place another try before I can make a verdict. I am rooting for this place and want to update my review for the better.

I was so excited to see that this was reopen after the fire! It was a favorite and always reliable. The wait on a Saturday morning was long - about an hour - but I knew that that was what I would be signing up for when I went to the restaurant! I always order the french toast meal and request some jam to go with it - their jam is so fresh and vibrant and goes perfectly with their soft and flavorful french toast. I will be back the next time I'm in town!

The breakfast sausage was rubbery and cold with a thick skin. It appeared to be reheated. I was in the restaurant very early morning and it seems like they served me yesterday's food. Other than that the restaurant was clean.

Very crowded great looking menu. 2 of us had poached eggs that were way overcooked I've seen hard boiled eggs less cooked. One had bacon and it was flaccid. Service was subpar. We all ran out of water and never got refilled. The food was delivered and never did the server come back to check on us until he delivered the check. Well it's too late to correct the food by then. Hard pass on this place

Food was yummy, big portions, server was super sweet but very understaffed! A little noisy but parking no problem.

Food is good, all egg based typical breakfast. Good service, convenient hand held Point of sales device. One issue. The oil smells and tasted rancid, I could smell out side of the building.

Food, service and atmosphere was excellent! Friendly staff, was seated fairly quickly!

Our gang had a standing date for brunch so we decided to patron this place to try it out after its reopening. This place had a fire and was shut down for a few years to rebuild. It was 10am on a Sunday morning and it was a full house. There was a 5 minute wait. We sat and waitress asked if we wanted to order any drinks besides water. My friend ordered a coffee. Waitress came back to ask for our food order but totally forgot about the coffee. We all placed our food order and reordered the coffee. We all got our food but there were a few things missing so we had to wave our waitress down to ask for our missing items. No one came to refill our waiter even when I asked for a refill the waitress said someone will be right over. I saw another waitress carrying the water pitcher but she didn't attend to our table at all. Gave up trying. We also ordered pancakes and waffles and the girls enjoyed it (they dug in so quick that I didn't get a chance to take pictures). The food was decent but service was a struggle (not horrible but lacking).

We had the breakfast strata today and OMG, it was sooooo good. Kelly was our server today and she was amazing. I recommend trying this place if you haven't.

Parking outside was kind of small. Indoor seating only. Restaurant was relatively full when we went. The staff was friendly and decently attentive. The timing of taking orders, food delivery, getting the bill, etc was all reasonable. The food was good. Didn't seem to be anything incredible but it was your standard breakfast fare and they didn't mess it up. I would definitely be back here for a no frills meal that you can rely on.

Great pancakes. Nice and fluffy. They also know how to make hashbrowns. They did not overcook them.

Great food, friendly and efficient service, in an incredibly comfortable and modern ambience. Prices are reasonable, too. For some reason, I wasn't excited to visit this place when they reopened, thinking it'll be generic and overpriced. I was totally wrong on both counts. glad to have another good diner to relieve the long lines at Issaquah Café and 12th Ave during busy hours

While visiting our son and grandson in Issaquah we stopped by to have breakfast. All 4 of us had a wonderful meal and our waitress was fantastic. (I don't recall her name, but it's the waitress who's gluten-free and was a wealth of knowledge on other options in the area that serve gluten-free food.) I have a very restricted diet, she was amazing in taking all the information to share with the kitchen and made sure that I got food that would not cause me a problem. The gluten-free toast was delicious, in fact, I asked what brand it was so I could buy some when I came home (Franz-unfortunately not available anywhere here in Southern California) the jam was delicious and she even shared the brand jam that the restaurant serves that I've never heard of before. I'm on a mission to find it as well. Everyone in the restaurant is very friendly. In fact, we liked it so much we went back on a day. My son was working and took our grandchild again who loved his second meal just as much. (the waitress actually remembered what he had ordered a couple of days before because he couldn't remember!) It was a super great experience and we will be back next time we visit !

The food was delicious! The green sauce on the chilaquiles had such good flavor. Although the wait was long (it was Mother's Day at brunch time) the service was great and the wait staff was still super attentive!

Love this place. Was so sad when it burnt down, and so HAPPY to see it open again!!! I love this place. Come at least 1-2 times a month for weekend breakfasts! Or brunch !

Excellent service, atmosphere and food! We got an omelette and pancakes. Both were really good! I appreciated that they served the syrup warm... the way it should be! The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Best breakfast I've ever had! Everything tasted so good and was well portioned, I ate every last crumb. The service is great as well, everyone is kind and welcoming. Highly recommend!

I was really sad when the original burned down and am so happy about the reopening! The food is still great, space was clean and staff were friendly. Went for breakfast with family and had a good time. Very kid friendly. Highly recommend you try it out!!

Very poor service. It took us an hour to get our food once we were seated. And two of the three plates we ordered had someone's hair in them. Yuck.

Had the salmon lox toast with a side of hash browns! So yummy! Little pricey but worth it! My mom had the chilaquiles and said that it was great!

The food and service is wonderful. I had the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and they are so flavorful that the perfect bight of Pancake, berry and lemon Devonshire cream needs no syrup. Let me say I had multiple food-gasims, they are WONDERFUL. Serving size so big had to take some home. My wife had the California as a scramble and her plate was clean, she loved it so much because of the perfect mixture of ingredients. Atmosphere bright and friendly. The set up is spacious and speaking as a wheelchair diner it was perfectly set up for me to get around in the wide aisles. Major ADA bonus points for 2 perfectly set up restrooms with easy opening doors and plenty of room to maneuver in. Also not only horizontal but vertical grab bars too. High pedalstool sink so can get wheelchair easily close enough for hand washing. Overall- great food, good prices, friendly and very wheelchair friendly! Highly recommend

So happy they have reopened! The food and service are just as great as we remember. My husband said it was the best crab Eggs Benedict that he has had. The pancakes were fluffy and piping hot. The Avocado Plus omelette was delicious. My coffee cup was constantly refilled and the server extremely friendly. Can't wait to return.

Food was terrific along with the service. Try the omelette or ricotta pancakes! The place was full but they moved fast to get through the line.

Service was great and we were seated really quickly! Actually kind of shocked there are other reviews saying the hollandaise sauce is good. It's the typical pre-mixed flavor that almost has a cheesy taste to it. If you guys did a really solid hollandaise I would have given you 5 stars but it was bad. And for reference I think Glo's cafe has the best hollandaise I've tried in the Seattle area. Just my opinion. The hash browns were great and fruit was so fresh.

Food was great! The customer service is awesome! The ingredients were fresh and high quality. Best breakfast in Issaquah!

The food was delicious and the staff was super quick and friendly! I ordered the California burrito and it was excellent. My husband ordered the New Mexico Burrito and also loved it. Good prices, too.

Love this spot! The restaurant is cute, bright & clean. I enjoyed early breakfast watching sunrise through the big windows. Service was quick and the food was great! I got the California breakfast burrito with fruit.

Solid breakfast place in Issaquah. Fast service, straight forward Menu and nice bright seating area.

Wow, this place has gone down hill since the last time I visited years ago. Supposedly, it's been remodeled and the interior looks nice, but the food and service were not great. The presentation was not good, the bacon was wayyy overcooked. I paid over the total in cash and the waitress took the change and didn't even bother to ask if I wanted any back. She just assumed that extra cash was my tip. I had to ask for extras like butter for the toast, as well as remind the waitress of my other side orders, because she forgot. I felt rushed to leave as the employees were in a hurry to get out and I was not properly warned they were closing. The only decent thing was the eggs. Would not recommend this place.

I have been here a few times now and the food and service has been fabulous! Highly recommend.

The wait time here is understandably long, but the organization and seating system made it much worse. There's a sign-up sheet for the waitlist, but no one communicates this to guests. To make matters worse, counter seats were offered to walk-ins before those already on the list. The lack of clear process and fairness was frustrating. Sadly, the experience wasn't worth the hassle, and I'm unlikely to return.

The Issaquah Egg and Us is open again finally, after that devastating fire. The new decor is nice, with a lot of wood. More importantly, the food is great, with friendly staff, and really quick service. Prices are better than I expected, the coffee is great and I loved the bacon. We were there before 8am and it wasn't very busy, but as more people discover it I expect it will be packing them in.

After being closed so long, we were happy to get back to the Egg and Us. If you look at my history, I am not one to post a negative review, but I really feel ththis establishment has some work to do to make it more inviting and worthy of returning to. To be fair, we came the first day they opened after the big power outage. We walked into a cold restaurant and they said something about trying to get it warmer, but we didn't realize their furnace wasn't functioning. We came for warmth and ate with jackets on. Their lighting instead of being a warm glow was quite bright, almost fluorescent. That's just personal opinion, but I prefer a slower start to breakfast with natural sunshine (if possible, but we know not always available in November in seattle) rather than feeling like I'm in the grocery store or other commercial space. I first ordered coffee and it was extremely weak and just did not taste like a good blend at all. I drank it all, hoping it was just a bad batch and would be refilled with a better taste, but it was the same. I don't consider myself a coffee snob and usually enjoy drip, but this was warm which was great, but I would expect more flavorful for a breakfast place. We ordered a standard 2 egg breakfast, but when it arrived, our eggs and hash browns were not warm. We told our server and her response was "I grabbed it right when it was ready!" We weren't trying to blame her, but in a cold restaurant, we were at least wanting warm food. She offered to remake the food and it returned after quite a bit later warm but fairly flavorless. Just not a great standard breakfast. Ultimately I didn't finish and was just disappointed and sad at the experience. The 2 stars was because the people working there all had smiles on their faces which I feel important for a breakfast restaurant. I'm hoping to hear others go and share better experiences, but unless the ambiance and coffee flavor improve, breakfast out will be elsewhere for us.

Overall, this place was great. Walking in this morning, I expected my fiancé and I to wait at least 45 mins to 1 hr. However, we were seated within less than 10 minutes. The atmosphere made my fiancé and I feel at home, because all the employees seemed friendly. I ordered the Los Angeles Benedict and my fiancé ordered the French toast. Both meals were good and felt like an at home meal.